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Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas Photos

A scene from "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas."

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Movie Info

Emmet and Ma Otter are very poor, but they are very happy and talented singers. Christmas is around the corner, and they both want to get the other a very special present. The prize in the talent show is $50. Both Emmet and Ma get a song ready for the competition; Emmet forms a jug band, and Ma practices alone, to vie with the Riverbottom Gang.

Genre:

drama, musical
Original Language:

English
Director:

Jim Henson
Producer:

Jim Henson
Writer:

Lillian Hoban, Russell Hoban, Jerry Juhl
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 26, 2014
Runtime:

48m
Production Co:

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Cast & Crew

Jerry Nelson
Emmet Otter, Weasel
Voice

Frank Oz
Chuck
Voice

Marilyn Sokol
Ma Otter
Voice

Dave Goelz
Wendel, Pop-eyed Catfish
Voice

Richard Hunt
Charlie, Lizard
Voice

Eren Ozker
Gretchen Fox
Voice

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Critic Reviews for Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

All Critics (8) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (8)

The kind of Christmas special you could wrap in tissue when the season's over and store carefully in a box in the attic.

October 23, 2018 | Full Review…

Noel Murray
AV Club
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December 19, 2018

Tom Santilli
AXS.com
While these one-off characters aren't as popular as their Muppet counterparts, Henson's team, including the great Paul Williams penning songs, brings to life a charming tale of how selflessness can lead to a rare occurrence.

October 23, 2018 | Full Review…

Consequence of Sound Staff
Consequence of Sound
That rowing scene? It's the equivalent of watching a ventriloquist work his dummy while drinking a glass of water. Such technical wizardry abounds in Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas.

January 16, 2018 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…

James Plath
Family Home Theater
Early Muppet TV special with warmth, tunes, critters.

December 15, 2009 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…

Charles Cassady
Common Sense Media
A thing of wonder, one of the all-time great Christmas specials.

December 16, 2007 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…

David Cornelius
eFilmCritic.com
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August 14, 2005 | Rating: 3/5

Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
The greatest agnostic redneck holiday puppetshow ever devised.

March 1, 2005 | Rating: 5/5

Gregory Weinkauf
ÜberCiné

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Audience Reviews for Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

Dec 25, 2008

One of my favorite Christmas stories from childhood.

Tim S Super Reviewer
Nov 27, 2008

Loved this when I was a kid and even then it kind of depressed me. I know it was the 70s but how the hell can anyone get excited about earning 50 cents or even winning $50? I'll admit that's my own baggage. The old school puppetry is still great and the Riverbottom Nightmare Band still rocks 30 years later. I'll openly admit that most of the appeal for Emmet Otter's Jugband Christmas is its nostalgia but it's still fun (even if it is hokey) and doesn't really overstay its welcome.

Michael G Super Reviewer
Nov 24, 2007

A childhood Xmas favorite!

Sarah P Super Reviewer
Aug 05, 2006

Christmas just isn't Christmas without watching an Otter play the washboard.

Damien O Super Reviewer